Machine Operator

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A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

Job Summary

At Flex, we welcome people of all backgrounds. Our employees thrive here by living our values: we support each other as we strive to find a better way, we move fast with discipline and purpose, and we do the right thing always.

Through a respectful, inclusive and collaborative culture, a career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference, invest in your career growth and join our purpose -- to make great products that create value and improve people’s lives.

Summary:

The Machine Operator position will be based in Austin, TX, reporting to Associate Production Supervisor performs a variety of duties in the set-up and operation of equipment as defined in the work instructions for each process. 

Principle Accountabilities:  

• Reviews production schedules, process procedures and specifications regarding the sequential start-up, operation and control of automated equipment and peripheral hardware. 

• Performs automated equipment set-up functions which include the loading of electronic components, raw cards, feeders, fixtures, stencils, chemicals, etc.   

• Performs sequential start-up for the automated equipment and all peripheral hardware. 

• Monitors the operation of the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Initiates adjustments to ensure that the automated equipment and peripheral hardware operate within the established control limits. 

• Monitors the shelf-life usage of perishable chemicals, moisture sensitive parts and raw card assemblies. 

• Inspects quality levels of production on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware. Makes adjustments to equipment or hardware when workmanship drops below quality specifications. Initiate rework/repair activities on product that is substandard to the specifications. 

• Records data required for statistical process control or inventory management. 

• Performs preventive maintenance on the automated equipment and peripheral hardware at specified intervals and schedules. 

• Performs sequential shutdown, including the cleaning of the automated equipment or peripheral hardware.  

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a high school degree or equivalent is preferred. Successful completion of company provided training may be required. Typically requires 2-3 years of machine operator experience
• Demonstrates basic manufacturing line knowledge and participates in process. To perform the major job responsibilities the use of the following tools may be required: Electronic Assembly: color code, component, schematics, PCB loading, PCB touch-up, mechanical assembly, surface mount assembly; Inspection: PCB loaded, components, measuring tools; Machine Operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment and wave.
• Troubleshooting skills, and basic monthly maintenance of machine to understand machine. Demonstrates manufacturing line skills. Demonstrates detailed manufacturing line knowledge and may lead process.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Application Deadline:

Applications for this job position will be accepted for at least five days following the job posting start date below and continuing until the end date below or until the position is filled. This posting may close sooner due to application volume.

Job Posting Start Date 08-24-2026 Job Posting End Date 09-04-2026

Job Category

Operations

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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